Christchurch Business Analysis and Beyond meetup

We are back for our first event of 2026 meetup - the plan for this session is:

• Networking
• Presentation - 'AI Self Defence' by Emma Humphrey

From deepfakes to job market shifts, artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, and it’s essential to understand the new risks it brings.
​Join Emma, an AI researcher and consultant for the UK Home Office, for a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to understanding and protecting yourself in the AI era. She’ll cut through the confusion to illuminate the genuine challenges posed by current AI technologies, including algorithmic bias, privacy threats and digital deception.

​This talk will share tools and provide a brief overview of the current governance frameworks designed to keep AI accountable. You don’t need to be an expert to understand the rules of the road.

Talk breakdown
1. How many risks are there? An intro to AI Risk Databases and addressing why AI could become smarter than humans
2. Case studies - a selection of risks to demonstrate the various ways AI and specifically LLMs are being used
3. Solution Signposting - for businesses, individuals and developers